Indignation

Word INDIGNATION
Character 11
Hyphenation in dig na tion
Pronunciations /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Indignation"

What do we mean by indignation?

Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy. synonym: anger. noun

Anger, especially anger excited by that which is unjust, ungrateful, or base; anger mingled with contempt or abhorrence; scornful displeasure. noun

Effect of indignant feeling; anger expressed or manifested in judgment, punishment, or violence. noun

Synonyms Vexation, Indignation, etc. See anger. noun

The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. noun

The effect of anger; punishment. noun

An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice. noun

A self-righteous anger or disgust. noun

A feeling of righteous anger noun

An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

A self-righteous anger or disgust.

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The word "indignation" in example sentences

Dryden could not now repress those emotions, which he called indignation, and others jealousy; but wrote upon the play and the dedication such criticism as malignant impatience could pour out in haste. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

Dryden could not now reprefs thefe emoti - ons, which he called indignation, an as he profefTes, to give this antagonift an opportunity of re - prifal, he has added his own verfion of the hrft and fourth Paftorals, and the firft Geor - gick. ❋ Unknown (1795)

When I raised that point last week, the GOP Noise Machine erupted in indignation, claiming Media Matters was trying to silence Liasson and was "targeting" her. ❋ Eric Boehlert (2010)

If it's not true then dispute it and move on, but all this righteous indignation is a little over the top. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Entirely justified moral indignation is appropriate, but we're Canadians, so let's do our best to be polite. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Righteous indignation is only annoying when it comes without the “right” part. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nigh on two years ago I first wrote, in indignation, of the wretched state of affairs concerning MPs expenses. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Moral indignation is one of the most powerful human instincts. ❋ Unknown (2010)

What is most curious is that the Republicans do not recoil in indignation at the affairs of their fellow party members, but always shriek for Democrats to resign when Democrats are indiscreet in their personal affairs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Volokh went a bit further several years ago and suggested that involuntary arousal may be an actual outcome in some percentage of sexual battery or assault cases and was exposed to righteous indignation from the usual suspects. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Righteous indignation is a horrible thing to waste. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But the faux righteous indignation from the right would be laughable if it weren't all together repulsive. ❋ Unknown (2009)

People like this should resign as their indignation is only outshined by their arrogance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

You have no idea what it's like to be on the receiving end of racism, and your selfish and short-sighted self-righteous indignation is sickening. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Your indignation is misplaced in an effort to help Hillary 'steal' the election. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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